24/05/2026
Last week was National Road Safety Week, an annual reminder of how to stay safe on the road, and why road safety is so important.
The week started with a sombre pause. A moment to remember the lives lost on Australian roads.
In 2025, 1,312 people died on our roads. From January to April this year, another 443 people have died on our roads.
1,755 lives that should have never been in danger.
Monday to Sunday featured daily themes of how to keep ourselves and other road users safe; being mindful of young people on our roads, checking you're calm before you drive, staying up to date with the road rules, planning our journey, taking extra care and driving safely on regional roads, and watching and giving space to everyone on the road or footpath.
Friday was National Walk Safely to School Day, highlighting to kids and young people how to safely walk near roads, driveways, and carparks, and how important it is to be active.
Thank you to Quorn Area School for supporting their students and families with a group walk from the railway station to campus.
While National Road Safety Week may be over, it's important to remember the message it gave us;
With patience and care, we can bring the annual road deaths down to the only acceptable number: Zero.
Pledge to Drive so Others Survive
"I pledge to drive as if my loved ones are on the road ahead.
"I will remove all distractions and never use my mobile phone while driving.
"I will not put other people at risk by speeding, driving while tired or under the influence of alcohol/drugs.
"I will protect all vulnerable road users, especially those whose job places them in harm’s way, by slowing down and giving them the space they need to be safe."
